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When Bowie died, a little piece of me died. He was a beacon of strength for people that were a little different and maybe felt things too deeply.

"It was one of the most emotional performances I've ever done. I was in tears. They'd backed up the stage to the Wall itself so that the Wall was acting as our backdrop. We kind of heard that a few of the East Berliners might actually get the chance to hear the thing, but didn't realize in what numbers they would. And there were thousands on the other side that had come close to the Wall. So it was like a double concert where the Wall was the division. And we would hear them cheering and singing from the other side." -- David Bowie, on playing "Heroes" in Berlin before the fall of the Wall between East and West Germany.

Losing David Bowie was a terrible loss for the world of music. He was a singularly talented individual who never failed to deliver. There are so many wonderful songs he did, it is really hard to pick a favorite. Thank you for listening to this one with us, Jamal. 🌙💜☮️

👨‍🎤👩‍🎤 David Bowie was so significant that even the rock and roll emoji was modeled after his Ziggy Stardust album cover.

Bowie has actually been credited as being one of the major forces that led to the destruction of the Berlin Wall, specifically from this concert: *In 1987, singer David Bowie played a concert in West Berlin, near the Reichstag. The performance was so loud, a massive crowd gathered on the East side of the nearby Berlin Wall to better hear his performance. He could hear the East Germans behind the Iron Curtain, singing along*

He was always changing. He never stopped--right up to his death.

One of the most memorable performances of this song was the one he did at Madison Square Garden not long after 9/11. The whole audience was First Responders and their families. Their loses were still very fresh, and they needed to blow off some steam. Bowie was sitting on the floor of an empty stage playing a harmonium. It was as minimalist as you can get, and maybe because of that it was incredibly powerful. He was singing to a huge crowd of real heroes, and their reactions were priceless!

This song is such a great example of polyrhythm in rock/pop music. Every instrument is playing a different simple rhythm, and the whole is greater than the sum of all its parts.

I love it when Jamal says "did this guy do any modeling?" Jamal my brother if you only knew the half of it. He was one of the most influential artists of the 20th and the 21st centuries. He defined fashion/music trends decade after decade. You could spend the rest of your life digging into his catalog. I'm glad you got started.

He's saying the world will tear them apart, but their love will last forever. The act of love makes you a hero.

This song is widely recognized and acknowledged as Bowie's single greatest and most significant work, arising during a time in his career as he was experiencing uncertainty, upheaval in his personal and private life and working in unfamiliar surroundings and circumstances to push himself into another breakthrough in his already legendary and unique career. I've been a lifelong Bowie fan and had the privilege and pleasure of experiencing his live shows more than 25 times (I've lost track, honestly) and this song, with few exceptions was always a part of his show. It always raised a knot of emotion and a tingle of sheer elation in me while hearing him pour his heart and soul into it. I NEVER get tired of hearing it. He is an astonishingly intense, sincere and remarkable talented artist, one of the GOAT! Absolutely wonderful that after all this time his music is still touching and moving people as it did me all of those years ago.

I am a grown man and I have wept to this song in the hard times of my life. When loved ones passed, when I didn't know myself, when love turned cold and blew away. The thing about the title and topic of this tune is that heroes aren't real. Heroes live in myths. We're all just people and the world is a cruel and harsh shade of grey a lot of the time for many people. Good people do evil deeds constantly and this world can feel a relentless beating at times. And yet life and joy and connection can grow through thick stones in the middle of a desert storm, and the hopeless romantics within us can live in the memories and moments of love and joy, where the shame is always on the other side of the wall and you can authentically be you, chained to circumstance but free in the mind, doomed to burn but with unshakeable hope and pride. It's naive and yet fierce. The world may destroy you, but you can scream back in it's face and claw your way to your rightful place. The song is also a desperate howl of refusal to surrender ones humanity in the face of an uncaring world of war and hate and oppression and sadness.

LIFE ON MARS - BOWIE (a must among all the Bowie treasures0

This was during the Cold War when the Soviet Iron Curtain separated the peoples of East and West Berlin.

The line about “standing by the wall” is a reference to his producer Tone Visconti stealing a kiss underneath the Berlin Wall, where David Bowie spotted them. They were in Berlin cutting this album when they were spotted and put it in the song.

This song just blows my mind every time. I still can't believe how the three different melodies play at the same time, are distinctly different, yet work together to create this perfect piece of art.

Fun facts: 1: Robert Fripp, King Crimson's guitarrist, plays in this song, but in a very unique way. He recorded three guitar tracks for this song having just a vague idea of how the song would actually sound. So he recorded them, one of them alongside Brian Eno, who plays synths with Bowie on the album, hoping one of the tracks would fit in the song. But in the end, the producer, Tony Visconti, merged the three tracks into one single sound. And that's the angelical guitar sound you hear throughout the entire song. 2: When Bowie is screaming his guts out by the second half of the song, the reverb effect in his voice is not a effect. Tony Visconti set three mics, one in Bowie's face, one in the middle of the recording room and one by the edge of it. The two distant mics would only record depending on the frequency and volume of Bowie's voice. The distance created that roomy reverb sound.

The day David passed away I listened to this song and I wept like I knew him. I don't remember who said it but they said it was like a whole color had gone out of the world. I felt that. So glad you are experiencing one of my all-time favorites. I hope you do Fashion or Blue Jean....or any of them really. A rare talent.

I’m 62 years young and David Bowie was a major influence in all my music remember buying his 45s as they came out in the early 70s he was just so special he changed my life and it’s so cool your playing his music keep it alive for the next generation keep on playing. Gary

The most amazing fact about this song is that he had three mics when he was singing, one one foot away, one 20 and one 30 (i think, not sure about exact distances). The louder he got, the less the closer one would pic up. So in effect, he's screaming at the end of the song, and sounds so distant because the nearest mics are dropping out the louder he gets. It just fits the desperation of this song so perfectly.

Welcome to one of the best songs ever! This stuff is why Bowie is a legend.

He never modeled, but he was gorgeous in his prime. I second whoever suggested you listen to Bowie's "Five Years"

I am 77yo and listen to this song a lot. It holds deep meaning for me, reminding me that I can be a hero, even if only for one day. And we can all be heroes. Be a hero for one day at a time.

This is one of those songs that you find something new to admire every time you hear it. Lyrics and singing usually come first, then you hear the guitar track, then the drumming and then you start picking out the subtle changes and how it builds to the end, giving you a real uplifting high, without you really understanding why. Truly one of the great tracks in music. Now unleashed on a new generation via "The Perks of being a Wallflower" movie.

To really appreciate Bowie's great diversity for ROCK sound "Suffragette City", " Rebel Rebel".

David Bowie was the definition of music talent ❤️🎵

David Bowie's mugshot has to be the most beautiful mugshot ever. He was extremely photogenic.

He is singing about the Berlin Wall and a relationship - Bowie recording three albums in Berlin. Think of this....who was making music like this in 1977? That would be NO ONE. Bowie has so many styles and re-inventions.

David Bowie- Modern Love. Thanks Jamel 🙏🏼

Bowie loved the rock n roll of Lou Reed, you can really hear it here.

I started listening to Bowie in the 1970s when I lived in L.A. I have always admired him and his music. He was such a genius! I was very sad when he passed away in Jan. of 2016. Thank you for keeping his music alive, he has a very wonderful music catalog.

One of the truly greatest uplifting songs ever. He was taking a recording break outside near the Berlin Wall. He saw Tony Visconti and his lover being intimate with East Berlin guard towers very near. It’s all about love and hope conquering hatred. Bowie was the freaking MAN!

I am loving this Bowie kick! Love me some Bowie! ❤️🤘🏻

The live version of this song with Queen at the "Tribute to Freddy' is simply stunning....goosebump city...

I love this song. I use to play it up REAL LOUD!!! I only saw him live once here in OZ, I'll never forget it. RIP D. Bowie.

From Wikipedia (i just learned this too) Bowie's performance of "'Heroes'" on 6 June 1987, at the German Reichstag in West Berlin has been considered a catalyst to the later fall of the Berlin Wall.[2][3][4] Following his death in January 2016, the German government thanked Bowie for "helping to bring down the Wall", adding "you are now among Heroes".

Along with Starman, this is my favorite Bowie song. It makes me happy.

This was all over after 9/11. Bowie sang it for the troops at the concert for heroes watch that version live its awesome!!!

Probably my all time favourite song, its such a powerful song with a fantastic vocal performance from David Bowie. Plus the production with Brian Eno makes this song sound timeless.

This is my favorite Bowie song. It speaks to all of us, how we, regular folks can be heroes, every day!!! I love him!

This song brings me to tears every time I hear it, one of the most important in my life. Bowie changed my outlook on life for the better

...you really need to go back to the start...'The Jean Genie' David Bowie + 'Rebel Rebel' ...also 'All the Young Dudes' Mott the Hooples (Bowie song)

Losing David Bowie in January 2016, and then Prince in April 2016 broke my heart. It was a double whammy of loss. I remember my eldest sitting with me, both of us were scanning our phones. The news about Prince popped up. I threw my phone down, started crying and said first Bowie, now Prince, I can't handle this. I had to walk out to my front porch and calm my dramatic self down.

I can't wait until you come across Rebel Rebel, Ziggy Stardust, Jean Genie, Suffragette City, and Modern Love. They're gonna blow your mind.

Great song, groove, arrangement, just the whole sonic atmosphere. Everything just meshes so beautifully. The ache and longing in Bowie's vocal. This song is used to great effect at the end of the film, "Jojo Rabbit." Germany surrenders, and Jojo and the Jewish girl his mother had been sheltering leave the house, and dance in the street/. Chronologically unrealistic, but perfect none the less. Great choice, Jamel.

Life on Mars and Ziggy Stardust are two of Bowie's best songs.

My all time favourite Bowie track... Has such a haunting melody and a sadness to it, yet you can't help but feel happy too. Classic Bowie magic 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

Bowie's song touches your heart and soul. Timeless!

two people really making this come alive Brian Eno who cowrote and Robert fripp on the guitar of King crimson. you also have to remember when this was wrote the famous Berlin Wall never came down so there was always that divide between people from East and West Berlin..

David Bowie - 'Moonage Daydream' when you have the time :)

3 microphones were used in what is termed "multi-latch vocal gating". One was 9 inches away and the other two 20 and 50 feet respectively. The unused microphones were switched out as the song progressed forcing Bowie to sing even louder thus achieving the heart rending almost shouting vocal at the end into the microphone 50 feet away. Genius.

Station to station is a must. A deep cut but his masterpiece

Also, you should do the Bing Crosby/David Bowie duet of "Little Drummer Boy." Seriously, it's nuts. And he didn't model, but he did act in a couple dozen movies.

This song is about a couple that each of the lovers live in a part of Germany, split by the Berlin Wall. Their love is so strong that they can pierce through the wall. Bowie lived in Berlin and made amazing albums there. I suggest Beauty And The Beast and Warszawa from this era of Bowie.

So perceptive... you’re reading these songs so well. Bowie was my Hero and seeing you discover him makes me so happy. Keep it up!

This was recorded in Berlin, when the wall was up, you need to know that when you hear this. there is a German version which is really cool.

Yep, the Wallflowers did a cover of this song Jamel

While you’re in the mid 70’s listen to Station to Station.

I don't think he was ever a model but he did do some excellent acting. The movie, "The Hunger" with Cathrine DeNeuve and Susan Sarandon is a wonderfully creepy modern vampire movie.

I remember when David sang this during Live Aid back in 1985. That was the battle cry of the historic event. I will always remember that.

Just one of the most listened songs of my life. I can hear it always, for motivation, for jogging, for listening and adoring David again. One of the best songs for me.

Mr. Jamel, You need to react to Mr. Bowie’s “Rebel Rebel” and “ The Jean Genie”!!

Queen Bitch, Rebel Rebel, Oh You Pretty Things, Life On Mars, Young Americans. So many classics from Bowie.

I've listened to David Bowie for so many year and I will continue to love his music for many more 💚💙

Ziggy, Life on Mars, Star Man just, why not.

I think we need to hear some "China Girl" before we get off this rabbit hole.

Growing up in Germany after the fall of the wall this song was almost like a anthem for a generation and a call to gather a new one, means a lot to us.

There are a handful of songs that have the ability to tear me apart yet leave me more complete and whole once they are over. This is one of them. I see my life playing like a reel in my mind every time I listen to it, it destroys me as I think of the one's I have cherished yet lost as time has passed. then I'm hit with overwhelming joy as I realize how lucky and blessed I am to live and to have these cherished memories and experiences. It moves me to my damn soul every time.

Song was brought back to life for a younger generation by the wallflowers. good times, great times, miss them

He wrote this in Germany when he saw two young lovers meeting up at the wall. The live versions are really great. You need to listen to earlier songs: Rebel Rebel, Changes, TVC15 is a trip if you know what he’s talking about lol.

REQUEST : C H A N G E S _ David Bowie

Producer Tony Visconti set up the microphones for the recording of Heroes in such a way that, as the song progressed, Bowie’s vocal would become more distant, hence the urgency in his voice as the song progressed. Sonically, the goal was to match the song’s key line, “Nothing will keep us together.” Now that’s artistry!

You should dive into his alter ego "Ziggy Stardust" the whole album "spiders from mars" is a concept album... There is also a movie .. Bowie is amazing.

Yes..finally..this is my favorite bowie song!

When they put the vocals on this song Tony Visconti had Bowie in a large open room with multiple microphones at different distances from him. The microphones were "gated" so that as Bowie sang louder as the song progressed the closer microphones would shut down and only the distant ones would be recording. By the end of the song Bowie was singing as loud as he could at a microphone on the other side of the room. I think it's a really great effect.

I could not adore this song more. Goosebumps every. single. time. So glad you played this one!

This is my favorite David Bowie song, hands down ("Blackstar" is #2). Everything about this song - the relentless drive of his incredible backing band of that era, Eno's swirling synth textures and sonic treatments, Fripp's incredible sustaining guitar feedback sounds, Tony Visconti's masterful engineering and production, and Bowie's absolutely incredible vocal and lyrics. The sound and singing just grabs you and never lets go. It's an incredible moment of collaboration and creation. Cheers!

His performance of this at the World Trade Center tribute concert is amazing!

So many wonderful Bowie songs. “Sound & Vision” , “Life on Mars.”, “TVC 15”, “Modern Love”, “Fashion”

When Bowie did his vocals they set up about 5 microphones at 10 feet distances away from him the furthest away being 50 feet. So some mikes were only activated when he got louder, that's why the sound on his vocals changes throughout the song.

💙Bowie.-Life on Mars, All the Young Dudes, Starman, etc, etc, etc.

My favorite Bowie song (I love his catalog). This song's relevance in today's world where one voice can make a difference gives me hope for a brighter tomorrow.

The collaboration between Bowie and Brian Eno for this and the previous album Low was incredible. Two men whose musical ideas really enhanced one another.

Bowie opened the Concert for New York just after 9/11/01. One of the songs was 'Heroes.' You gotta see it!!

Everytime I hear this i have flashbacks of "Christiane F."

Bowie was definitely a stylish dude, he was nicknamed "The Thin White Duke", he always dressed up when he performed at concerts. He moved to downtown New York in 1992, definitely a cool guy.

I had the privilege of seeing him more than once and every single time it was amazing. There will never be another like him. I have everything he ever made. Listening to Lazarus after he passed just stopped my heart

At the crescendo of the song there were multiple microphone set up and the 2nd was further away with a gate to open record when a certain decibel was reached. It creates such a unique sound.

You should react to David Bowie - Lazarus, it's his last video before he passed away.

Suffragette City!!!!!

This song is such an incredible beacon of genius. Just a light from the distance calling you forward in disbelief.

This is my favorite Bowie song! All of them are great, but this one just hits me for some reason.

Please listen to Ashes to Ashes with Bowie :)

With one blue eye and one brown, it’s hard not to look at him and be fascinated by his appearance.

Heroes is one of the most beautiful rock song ever made. It is one of the few songs that can make me weep a little.

Even though he's gone his work will go on for eternity, constantly gaining more and more fans, providing continuing to provide inspiration to future musicians, singers. He was a multi faceted person, a singer, writer, actor, artist, and philanthropist,

This was part of the soundtrack to the movie "Christiane F" from 1981 set in the social housing (slums) of South Berlin. A Bowie concert is part of the storyline and has some weird spliced together footage from different concerts. I saw the movie when I was 15yo mainly because of the promised Bowie soundtrack. Within the love and very gritty coming of age story of the main characters it basically said to me "drugs will ruin your life and your happiness". Good and accurate message similar to the one Jamel has told about his neighborhood growing up.

Your the best Jamel. I wish there were more people like you in this world. ✌️. . Jon.

I loved Bowie in every flavor he came in. This song makes me cry because he’s passed.